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South Africa has the worst maternity leave in the world | SA News

15 September 2025 by Guest

Luke Fraser
 ·14 Sep 2025

South Africa is at the bottom of the world’s rankings regarding maternity leave, with mothers not guaranteed any maternity pay. 

The first few months of childbirth are critical for both mothers and babies, and South African employees are entitled to at least four consecutive months of maternity leave.

That said, unlike many other countries, this leave is unpaid, making South Africa one of only four countries that offer work without guaranteed paid maternity leave.

This was highlighted in the Global Maternity Leave Report for…

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